God’s promises for our children

Did you realize that there are approximately 65 promises in the bible concerning the children of the righteous?  Keep in mind that these promises also apply to you as well. 

One of the promises is that of divine PROVISION or taking care of our needs. As any responsible parent we strive to make sure that we are able to give our children what we think they need and if we are unable to we worry and get anxious.

Here are two verses of scripture that remind us of this truth.

Isaiah 40: 11- He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.

The role of a shepherd is a very important one. In the bible God/Jesus is often referred to as a Shepherd such as the Good shepherd, the Great shepherd and the Chief shepherd. One of the first things that a shepherd does is to feed his sheep. They do so by leading them to green pastures and as soon as that pasture becomes bare, then the shepherd moves on leading them to new pastures.  Jesus as our Shepherd makes sure that we are fed- physically and spiritually.  He does this not only for your children, but also for you.  We should try not to worry when a door of income disappears He will open up an alternative source. 

Sheep are not able to take care of themselves- they will not do a good job.  As His sheep we also need to remember that we are also unable to take care of ourselves. We must depend on our Shepherd.  The Shepherd not only takes care of the sheep but He also takes care of the lambs.  Just as the shepherd carries the lambs in his bosom a place of protection, comfort and intimacy, Jesus, our Shepherd carries those of us who are weak and young and helpless.  Jesus as a Good shepherd knows how to treat each one of us.  He carries a rod and staff, but knows when to use each. He knows when to be Gentle and when to nudge or pull. 

The second verse that I will share comes from Psalms 37:25 KJV—“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”  

These are words of David confirming this promise of PROVISION. Isn’t this awesome?

 

In His Service,

 

Vilma

 

Taming the tongue-difficult but not impossible

I grew up hearing and saying this phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."  After I got a bit wiser I realize that this is really not the truth.  I have had people say some things to me that were so hurtful that I wished they had broken one of arm or leg. You see, it is easier to get a cast applied to the broken limb than it is to heal a broken heart or spirit.

Proverbs 18: 21 tell us that: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.  In the book of James – chapter 3 we find some incredible information concerning the tongue and how difficult it is to tame it.

 James talks about it being easier to break a wild horse by using a “bit” or steering a big ship with a small rudder, than it is to manage the tongue (v3-4).  The fact that the tongue can be so damaging, should caution us to be very careful how we use it.  This is more so true to mothers who can sometimes take out our frustration and anger on our children by saying things that are hurtful.

For this year let us resolve to use our tongues wisely, let us refrain from gossiping, lying and tearing people down. Instead let use build up, correct lovingly, exhort and affirm.

I was on the internet and came across a sermon by Rick Smith about taming the tongue and here is something that he said that I think we will all benefit from. Before you speak, think. Here is the acrostic he used for think.

T - is it true?
H - is it helpful?
I - is it inspiring?
N - is it necessary?
K - is it kind?.
If what you are about to say does not pass this simple test, then don't say it.

In His Service,

Vilma

MONTHLY EMPOWERING HOUR

 Please join me this evening over a cup of hot chocolate as we discuss what God has in store for the ministry for 2015.

Time: 4pm
Venue: 920 Morningdale Dr.
Wilmington, DE 19810

Topic: Do you want to Walk in Revelation Knowledge and Victory for 2015? 

 Well then come out and join us! You'll be glad you did

In His Service,

Vilma

MPUSH UPDATE

Happy New Year again to you and your family. I wish that every blessing God has ordained for you in 2015 will come to fruition each one at its appointed time.

  

As an update, God has given me some specific goals for the ministry in 2015. In order to achieve these goals I will need to do a restructuring of the ministry.  The ministry for 2015 will communicate mostly through face book and through the MPUSH website. 

 

If you need special prayer or know of a mother who need special prayer MPUSH has a dedicated contact number: 541-28MPUSH (541-286-7874)

 Feel free to contact me.

 

 Our monthly prayer will continue on the 2nd Monday each month at 8pm

  

Call in info:  (712) 432-1500  CC:464397#

 

  

 In His Service,

 

Vilma

 

Spiritual Fasting

Many of us welcome the month of January to shed the many pounds that we accumulated over thanksgiving and Christmas. Some of us join the local gym and work out, and many will participate in various types of "Fasts" depending on how quickly they want to shed those pounds.

Many Christians individually or collectively with their churches also participate in a Spiritual fast at ...the start of the New Year. For many of us it is the 21-day Daniel Fast. There are approximately 99 verses in the bible that refer to "Fasting" and hence I do believe that fasting is very important. Although God commanded fasting of the Israelites in the Old Testament, we do not see Him commanding fasting in the New Testament nor do we see him forbidding it.

Many early Christians did practice fasting and prayer as a part of their spiritual lives and truly belief that we should also take some time out to participate in a time of fasting also. Having said let me caution you not to participate in a Fast just to say you did a fast, but make sure that you Fast with the purpose of gaining spiritual strength, a deeper understanding of God and a closer relationship with Him. Sometimes we need clarity from God concerning what our next steps should be. Sometimes when we need a breakthrough concerning situations in our lives (our health, issues with our children, our marriages or our career) it is necessary to spend some time seeking God’s face.

When we fast it is not about the length of time, but rather it is about the effectiveness of your Fasting. Although fasting is generally abstaining from food, you can also abstain from other things that will require some sacrifice such as watching your favorite television show. If you have never fasted before and want to try it, you should start with a partial fast- such as abstaining for a few hours at a time and not for an entire day. As you get more comfortable then you can adjust the length of time. If you have special dietary needs, make sure that you seek the advice of your health care provider and avoid complicating your health problems.

In His Service,

Vilma

Making plans for 2015

I hope you had a great Christmas and you were able to spend some quality time with your family as well as get some well needed rest.

  Can you believe 2015 is almost here? You only have 5 more days to accomplish your goals for 2014.  I is very easy to make plans for what you want to do but it becomes much more difficult when the time comes to execute those plans.

At the start of 2015, as many of us usually do, we will again be making plans. Some of these plans will be elaborate and others will be very simple.  Whatever the degree of complexity please make sure that they are similar to the plans that God has ordained for you?  

 I have often heard it mentioned that the grave yard is the richest place on earth as many have died with their potential never realized.  We must always remember that none of us are accidents here on earth but that we were all created for a purpose. Do you know what this purpose or plan is? Have you thought about people whose destiny may be dependent on your obedience to what God is asking of you?

 According to Jeremiah 29:11  God does have a plan for you, so why not consult Him for 2015 to make sure that you are on track? It is better to be unsuccessful doing what God has planned for you to do, than being successful at what He did not ask you to do.

 For 2015: It is my prayer that as mothers we will operate in the will of God and according to the word of God. It is my hope that we will not do what is popular but instead will do what is righteous. It is my hope that we will love not just our children more, but our neighbor's children and the nation's children. It is my hope that we will remain steadfast, and will not give up easily, that we will exemplify the fruit of the spirit in our homes and everywhere we go. It is my hope that any broken relationships with our children in 2014 will be mended for 2015 and that your children will rise up and call you blessed. It is my hope that you will maximize your potential for 2015

Have a Happy New Year!!!!

  

 Vilma

 

Give Hope this Christmas

The Christmas season is here, and there seems to be a lot of hustle and bustle as we get ready to celebrate Christmas. For some of us it is a season  in which we get so stressed out trying to meet all the demands that are being made on us. For those with young children the shopping list appears to get longer and more expensive. Some have signed up at work for extra hours, all in the name of having enough money to spend. Some on the other hand more so  those in the retail arena are forced to do extra hours so others can satisfy their shopping binge.

  

  For this Christmas season, why not add some spice into the mix. Let's give some person the gift of hope. So many people have lost hope- hope in the justice system, hope in their bosses, their co-workers, their friends, their pastors, their church family, as a matter of fact they have lost hope in people in general. Suicide rate has escalated, violence is rampant, poverty is real, homelessness is increasing and for some there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel.

  

In addition to helping in a tangible way I suggest that as Christians we need to take this opportunity to share the Christmas story with those who may not know about it. This is a " good news story" that we cannot keep to our self. Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world was born. As bad as their situation may be, there is great hope. This Jesus has such incredible love and compassion for us that He came to earth just to redeem us from the hands of Satan and for this reason we celebrate and rejoice in this season.

 

  Merry Christmas!

 

  In His service,

 

Vilma